"As special forces descended on a ranch in the state of Nayarit, grainy drone footage showed El Mencho's possible successor, Audias Flores, alias El Jardinero, being hauled from a drainage pipe he had tried to hide in, all without a shot being fired."
"Since becoming president in 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum has pursued a more aggressive security policy than her predecessor, with official figures showing a leap in drug seizures and arrests."
"These blows will change the perception of the action by the Mexican state, but they will not necessarily affect the operations of the CJNG."
The Mexican military has intensified its operations against the Jalisco New Generation cartel, capturing Audias Flores, a potential successor to El Mencho. This operation occurred shortly after El Mencho's burial, with no violence reported. The Mexican government, under President Claudia Sheinbaum, has adopted a more aggressive security policy, leading to increased drug seizures and arrests. Despite these efforts, experts suggest that targeting individual leaders may not significantly impact the cartel's operations or drug flow, and the stability of the CJNG remains uncertain.
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